Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-03
Wagner, our county Represen.

Moo. Wagner, u county Represen-
tativc in the State Legislature, has taken
advantage of the recess of that body to
visit his constituents. Mr.. Wagner was
in Jonesboro early in the week.
Josiah Sans, a prominent gentleman
from Flag Pond, Unicoi county, stop
ped over night in Jonesboro Tuesday
night. Mr.. Sans has been in Knoxville
for the past three weeks serving on the
traverse jury Of the Federal court.
1t is rumorcd that the side track, ex-
tending some distance east and west of
the depot, is to be considerably lengthen-
ed. Supervisor W. G. Lacy was here the
other day making measurements which
seemed to confirm the rumor.
Rev. Mr.. Ketron, Of the M. E. Church,
Johnson City, spent Sunday, last, in our
town. He gave the children quite a
pleasant talk at the First Presbyterian
church, in the afternoon, and took part
In the services at the same church at
night.
Miss Lula Young, who has been at
home in Johnson City some time on ac-
count Of sickness, we learn is much bet
ter, and her many friends here will be
glad to know that she will soon be able
to resume her studies in the graded school
at this place.
The protracted meeting now in pro-
gress at Greenwood Institute, in the eighth
district, conducted by Rev. E. Allison, of
this place, has awakened n great deal of
interest among members of all the religi-
Gus denominations in hat section. We
learn that the school has been suspended
during the continuance Of the meeting.
For the past week meetings have also
been held at private residences in the
neighborhood during the day. The peo-
pie seem 10 be thoroughly aroused and
the outlook for a great revival of relig-
ion there Is good.
The reverend gentlemen mentioned
in the item below, from the Knoxville
Tribune Of the 18th inst, was formerly
located In Jonesboro and his many
friends here extend congratulations:
Rev. r. G. Warehouse, pastor Of
Church Street church, left yesterday on
the noon train for Crystal Springs, Vir-
glnia. He will be married to Miss Car
rie Steele next Thursday evening. Miss
Steele will be remembered to Knoxville
people as having represented the North
Mississippi Conference at the Woman
| Board Of Foreigns, M. e. Church South,
which met in this city in June, 1886.
The couple will arrive in this city about
February tenth.
The meetings at the Second Presby-
terrain church still continues. The Rev.
Donald Mcdonald is preaching some
most searching sermons. The sermon on
Sabbath morning, addressed specially to
professed christians, clearly revealed the
Importance of every one who has named
the name Of Christ transferring himself,
his household and his property to God.
The BORDER christian was urged to
advance far into the interior, If he would
be truly happy and truly useful. A very
marked solemnity and attention attend
all the services.
The distress warrant is abroad in the
land seeking whom 1t may devour.
From an article in the Nashville Banner
we copy the following In relation to com
missions allowed by law for collection Of
taxes under the warrants:
1t has been learned from good authori
ty that there is no law for the collection
Of commissions by officers unless the
money actually passes through an officer
hands, Notwithstanding o distress war
rant has been issued.
Following is the law: What hereafte
Commencing with the taxes of 1885, |
shall be the duty of the county trustees
on the first Tuesday of February, next
or as soon thereafter as practicable, fol
lowing the receipt of said tax book, Il
make out and deliver TO the constable OIL
each civil district in his county distress
warrants for the unpaid taxes against the
respective taxpayers severally, which
distress warrants shall have all the fore,
and effect CT executions from q court o
record, and shall be authority for the of
fcer to whom issued to collect the un
paid taxes therein specified, the interes
thereon, the commissions and the costs
and to levy upon and distrain and sci
personal property anywhere in his coun
ty, sufficient to pay the taxes and al
costs, commissions, etc., and all case
where the officer cannot find persona
property, or not sufficient personal prop
erty to satisfy the distress warrant. he |
authorized to proceed by garnishmcn
process, returnable before some ACTIN
justice of the peace ON the first Monda,
of the month next succeeding the revise
The proceedings ON the return of sucl
garnishment process shall be as provided
in cases of garnishment on executions
and the judgment, If upon the answer o
the garnishec Judgment shall go agains
him. shall be in the name Of the trustee
for the use of. etc. For the issuance O
each distress warrant the trustee shall b
entitled to q fee of ten cents. to be take,
with costs"
1t will be seen that the distress warran
In the hands Of the constable has til
force and effect of Of execution in til
hands of the sheriff. II the sheriff actu
ally collects the money he is entitled I
commissions; but If the money be pal
to the clerk or the party entitled, tn
sheriff has no claims to commissions
The constable who has a distress warran
in the same way, is entitled to commits
sions only when he actually makes tn,
collection.